What are the considerations for performing carton drop tests?

Corrugated cartons are a very common packaging material used in different sets of industries to deliver items accurately to customers. With the use of these cartons, you can store different items safely and make sure that they will not get damaged while shipping. In order to make sure that your shipment is delivered without any damage, it is necessary to conduct several quality tests on these cartons or corrugated boxes. One of the most crucial quality tests that will be performed on the material in the carton drop test. By conducting this test, one can easily make sure that the cartons will withstand the pressure when they are dropped from a certain height. We at Presto have designed one of the high-quality lab testing instruments known as a drop strength tester that will help the manufacturers to test the drop strength of cartons and other related materials with ease.

Why is a drop strength test needed for cartons?

Features of Presto drop strength tester manual model

• Provision to uplift test platform by the guide mechanism
• Drop Height adjustable clamp
• Straight and Angular Drop tests can be performed on a single Instrument
• Strong base plate with rugged structure
• Can easily test transport worthiness of corrugated & solid fiber boxes

Technical Specifications of Presto drop strength tester

• Testing height: Drop Height Min. 750mm, max 1800mm
• Max. dimension of Box that can be tested: Standard L 465 x W 445 x H 500 mm (Optional dropping platform sizes also available on request)
• Max weight of Box to be tested: Up to 50 Kg
• Opening Actuation: Manual through the lever
• Top Edge Holding Device: Included
• Height Measuring Scale least count: 1 mm
• Base dimension (Floor Space): 950 x 600 mm

Points to consider before conducting carton drop tests using Presto drop tester

• Whenever you conduct the test using a Presto drop strength tester then you need to place the specimen accurately on the machine. The specimen should be placed in the center of the plate otherwise the test results would not be correct.
• Take the platform to the desired height by continues pressing the UP/DOWN button on the Remote machine.
• Whenever you place the carton for testing its drop strength, then it should be enclosed properly with tapes to ensure accuracy in the test.
• Drop Tester shall be installed at a plane surface, free from vibration at the well-ventilated area, dry climate, and aligned it using spirit level for a successful installation.